Talk:Andrew Hamilton (lawyer)

Vital data

I got his (approximate) birthdate and the date of his death from [http://www.famousamericans.net/andrewhamilton/]. I confirmed it with [1] and [2]. -[[User:Frazzydee|Frazzydee|✍]] 22:45, 29 Aug 2004 (UTC)

I've added an equivalent link to the Famous Americans site to the External links (Virtualology.com).--BillFlis 22:50, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

However, his grave marker (certainly added later, see Find-A-Gave site) has a birth date of 1665.--BillFlis (talk) 12:30, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

SS Andrew Hamilton

I can't find that online except the list of liberty ships on Wikipedia. I'm sure it's right but other than Wikipedia, how did you find this out? It would be very interesting to know more about it. Thanks, CoolGuy 22:50, 4 January 2006 (UTC)

These links, from www.coltoncompany.com and Peter Thompson (of Florida International University), both list liberty ship build data for all liberty ships. (The first link for almost all U.S. built steel ships — merchant or warships — ever). This link, www.armed-guard.com, lists who the various liberty ships were named for (it is alphabetized by last name). — Bellhalla 13:45, 5 January 2006 (UTC)

"Philadelphia lawyer"

I recall reading that the eloquent lawyer in the Zenger case (Hamilton) gave rise to the term "Philadelphia lawyer". (Hamilton traveled from Phila. to NY to defend Zenger.) A solid reference of that would be a good addition to this article.--BillFlis 22:50, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

“Mr. Andrew Hamilton, a famous lawyer of Philadelphia…”- Benjamin Franklin referring to him in his autobiography. Not sure if that’s what you’re referring to… ELSchissel (talk) 11:15, 8 August 2021 (UTC)

Gold Box

130.49.172.110 edited the article to change the part that said that the gold box given to Hamilton by a group of New Yorkers is in the custody of the Pennsylvania Historical Society. It was, but the society divested itself of all artifacts, giving them to the Atwater Kent museum - which is what the article said before that edit by 130.49.172.110. Not having any solid references for the transfer of artifacts I've left the article as is. Minasbeede (talk) 01:44, 16 December 2008 (UTC)

Caption, or text?

The text, with a suitable inline citation, says that Edmund Woolley designed and supervised the construction of the Pennsylvania State House, reflecting contemporary scholarship on the subject. The caption of a painting reflects the traditional and much older view that Andrew Hamilton was substantially involved, which was not the case. Should the image be removed? Should the caption be revised? Advice and/or editing is needed. --DThomsen8 (talk) 16:22, 28 November 2010 (UTC)

New Additions

I have been doing a lot of research on Andrew Hamilton and have just substantially updated the page a few times in the last week. I was hoping to get thoughts on my changes and ways that they could be improved upon. Any opinions or thoughts? --Dcooper1208 (talk) 16:24, 16 November 2011 (UTC)

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